Turfgrass Science and Management
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Turfgrass Science and Management

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Turfgrass Science and Management

About this book

Featuring green environmental practices and current information from recognized leaders in the field, the fifth edition of TURFGRASS SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT invites you into the thriving turfgrass industry. Designed for both aspiring and practicing turfgrass managers, the book explains the science behind plant growth and soil properties and how to evaluate, establish and maintain a variety of green spaces, including golf courses, athletic fields, and landscaped lawns. In addition, TURFGRASS SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT offers a review of critical math skills, an inside look at careers opportunities, and practical advice on effective business management practices to help prepare you for success!

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Yes, you can access Turfgrass Science and Management by Robert Emmons, Frank Rossi, Ph.D. in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Horticulture. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Statement
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. About the Authors
  8. Ch 1: The Turfgrass Industry
  9. Ch 2: Introduction to Turfgrass
  10. Ch 3: Warm-Season Grasses
  11. Ch 4: Cool-Season Grasses
  12. Ch 5: Introduction to Soils
  13. Ch 6: Soil Modification and Drainage
  14. Ch 7: Soil Chemistry
  15. Ch 8: Soil Testing
  16. Ch 9: Turfgrass Establishment
  17. Ch 10: Fertilization
  18. Ch 11: Mowing
  19. Ch 12: Water and Irrigation
  20. Ch 13: Pesticides
  21. Ch 14: Weeds
  22. Ch 15: Insects
  23. Ch 16: Turfgrass Diseases
  24. Ch 17: Integrated Pest Management
  25. Ch 18: Other Turfgrass Problems—Shade, Soil Compaction and Thatch
  26. Ch 19: Improving Unsatisfactory Turf
  27. Ch 20: Golf Course Management
  28. Ch 21: Lawns and Other Turf Areas
  29. Ch 22: Sports Turf
  30. Ch 23: Business Management Practices
  31. Ch 24: Turfgrass Calculations
  32. Appendix A: Conversion Tables
  33. Appendix B: Sprayer Calibration
  34. Appendix C: Spreader Calibration
  35. Appendix D: Identification of Grasses by Vegetative Characteristics
  36. Appendix E: Seed Identification
  37. Glossary
  38. Bibliography
  39. Index